29. September 2008 by Julie.

There are so many things to do this week in preparations for our trip to Costa Rica.  Margaret Wheeler  & I will be leaving Thursday morning.  We both are still needing to pack.  We’re getting together the items we were asked to bring.  We are doing all the little things that have to get done before we can go. 

We would love your prayers as we go!  Here are some ways to pray for us:

1. Pray for safe travel.  We will have 2 flights there and back.  Pray that our luggage would all arrive.  We will be travelling there on Oct 2, returning on Oct 8.

2. Pray we would be an encouragement to Carolyn, Mary Lou, Steve, Elizabeth and their children. 

3. Pray we would be an encouragement to the local body of Christ there.  We do not speak Spanish so pray we would find ways to connect with the people and be a blessing.

4. Pray for our families here while we are away. 

5. Most of all, pray God’s purposes would be accomplished in this mission and His kingdom would be expanded.  May He be praised!

Thanks to each one who is helping us financially as we go as well as prayerfully.  Both are valuable and needed!

God bless you!

Julie 

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22. September 2008 by Julie.

I’ve been working with Heaven’s Gates, Hell’s Flames this last week.  It’s been great to see people entering into a relationship with Jesus Christ.  Over 40 made decisions for Christ during the 3 days of performances.   

Recently I was having breakfast with a longtime mentor and friend.  We were talking about her kids who I grew up with.  Her kids & I had been in Campus Life together 20 years ago.   She shared how it was at a Campus Life lock-in on December 31, 1987 that her son accepted Christ as his Savior.   I was blown away!!!  I remember that night so well for God was working in my heart too!

Earlier that day, I had been watching Urbana 87 on television.  Urbana is a missions conference for college age students.  I was challenged by the speakers to devote my life to Christian service or missions.

 When I went to the lock-in for Campus Life, I listened intently to the music & speaker.  At the invitation, no one was moving.  After a very awkward moment, I felt the Lord impress my heart to go forward and publicly dedicate my life for Christian service or missions. 

So I got up out of my seat and made my way to the front of the stage.  I knelt there.  Another young man came and joined me.  He was already a believer, but didn’t want to see anyone alone. 

 Following him were about 50 other kids.  Most of them made first time decisions for Christ.  I didn’t know the kids then.  They took us all into a seperate room where the counselors, myself and the first young man got to lead the others in the sinner’s prayer and share about walking out your faith in Christ.

I’ve not heard results before from that night.  Figured it would be heaven before I knew anything. But then, at breakfast, I learned that was the night that Jeff gave his life to God. Jeff is my friend’s middle son.  Jeff continues to walk with Christ today.  He and his wife serve in their church.  He works with youth and is a Christian counselor.  He lives out his faith every day!

I’m grateful for the times I listened to the still, small voice.  I regret the times I have not.  We have no idea how our little acts of obedience will effect others.  I praise God for this one!

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